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Meaning of mess around

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

mess around

verb

Definitions

  1. To fiddle idly.

    Example: The kids sat there messing around with leaves and blades of grass because they were bored.

  2. To joke, kid, or play.

    Example: Don't mess around with electricity if you don't understand it.

  3. To have a sexual relationship, especially one which is non-commital.

    Example: Rumor has it that he's messing around with his secretary.